PE in Ireland

Alban, Louis et Nathan

Physical Education

Ireland

Localisation

Economy

Culture

• In UE since 1973

• Euro

• Attraction of foreign investment particulary in the information technology sector.

• One of the most dynamic economies in the EU

• Language is Irish or "Irish Gaelic" but English is principal language of communication

• Traditional irish music, dance and literature

• St Patrick 17 March

About Ireland

• Independance

• population

• 4,9 million people

• Dublin is a capital

primary School

Uniforms

Primary curriculum : Languages: Gaelic and English / Mathematics / Social, environmental and scientific education / Arts education, including visual arts, music and drama / Physical education / Social, personal and health education / Religious education

Secondary School

Junior Cycle (3y)/ Junior Cerificate

Transition Year

Senior Cycle (2y)/ Leaving Cerificate

English / Gaelic / Math

Calendar

Higher Education

Universities / Institues of technology / Colleges of Education / Independant College

40 m

36 w

25 hrs

Grading

A: 85-100 / B: 70-84 C: 55-69 / D: 40-54 E: 25-39 / F: 10-24

PE in ireland

6 types of activities : - Athletics - Dance - Gymnastics - Games - Outdoor and adventure activities - Aquatics

PE in ireland

Six items to assess : - the social and personal qualities of the child - physical skills and competence - knowledge and understanding related to physical education - creative and aesthetic development - development of health-related fitness - development of safe practices

A very short curriculum...

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